Lexington, KY — The Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) has updated the Model Rules.
In the newest version of the Model Rules, Version 12.1.2, a typo was corrected as follows:
1. Typo correction in ARCI-004-024 Pari-Mutuel Wagering K (10) — May offer show quinella wagering on all contests with four (4) three (3) or more betting interests.
There were other recent changes, made in version 12.1.1, which are:
- Typo correction in ARCI-007-025 Operations, Subsection A which listed a 45 hour restriction on substances. It was corrected to 48 hours.
- Correction of several spelling errors.
The specific rules that were added or modified in version 12.1 (June 2023 update) are as follows:
- 007-025 OPERATIONS; Subsection A. Security – changed Restricted Administration Time from 24 hours to 48 hours with list of exceptions.
- 007-025 OPERATIONS; Added Subsection J – Biosecurity Protocols (Flat Racing) Protocols provided in Appendix A
- 011-015 PROHIBITED PRACTICES – changed Restricted Administration Time from 24 hours to 48 hours.
- 011-023 TESTING; Added Subsection G – Results Management Reporting – Reporting requirements for ADMC results on annual basis
- 021-025 OPERATIONS; Added Subsection G – Biosecurity Protocols (Harness Racing) Protocols provided in Appendix A
- 024-035 RACING RULES; Added Subsection O – No Contest Rule – provides guidance for Judges for consideration of declare a heat or race a “no contest”
- Added Appendix A – Biosecurity Protocols from AAEP which are referenced in 007-025 J and 021-025 G.
Download Model Rules Version 12.1.2
For more information on the Model Rules and about ARCI, please visit www.arci.com.